Manor Colts celebrate after home win

MANOR COLTS secured victory in the Under-9s final of the tournament they held jointly with Calcot Boys.

They lifted the trophy with a superb 3-0 victory over Wokingham Town.

The competition, which held in conjunction with Calcot Community Centre and sponsored by Tilehurst Parish Council, was open to teams from under-8s to under-11s playing seven a side and the under-12s and under-14s taking part in 11-a-side games.

In the under-9s event hosts Manor toppled Reading Youth 2-0 in the semis before dispatching Wokingham in the final.

Maidenhead Tornadoes were the winners in the under-10s final as they beat Eldon Celtic 1-0.

Celtic had topped their group, while Maidenhead finished third.

But they clicked into gear in the knockout stages to secure glory.

Kennet Valley toppled Loddon Valley Rangers 1-0 in the under-11s final despite only entering the competition on the morning.

Woodley Saints Under-12s proved an excellent defensive team as they took the honours 2-0 in the final against Thames Valley Juniors. The team did not concede a goal all afternoon and demolished Barton Rovers 6-0 in the semis.